Speculaas

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp white or black pepper
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter , softened
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tbsp sliced almonds